113 HR 863 RH: Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum ActU.S. House of Representatives2014-05-06text/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.IBUnion Calendar No. 327113th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 863[Report No. 113–411, Parts I and II]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 27, 2013Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York (for herself, Mrs. Blackburn, Ms. Norton, Mr. Rangel, Ms. Moore, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. Honda, Mr. Grijalva, Ms. Speier, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Cicilline, Ms. Matsui, Mr. Ellison, Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California, Mr. Peters of Michigan, Mrs. Capps, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. McGovern, and Ms. Brown of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedApril 10, 2014Reported from the Committee on House AdministrationMay 6, 2014Additional sponsors: Ms. Castor of Florida, Ms. Lee of California, Mr. Clay, Mrs. Napolitano, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mrs. Beatty, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Tonko, Ms. Hahn, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr. Takano, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Frelinghuysen, Ms. Clarke of New York, Ms. Brownley of California, Mrs. Ellmers, Mr. Waxman, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Kuster, Mr. Peters of California, Mr. Israel, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Payne, Mr. Holt, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York, Mr. Rigell, Mr. Serrano, Mrs. Negrete McLeod, Mr. Nadler, Ms. Jackson Lee, Ms. Fudge, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Meeks, Mrs. McMorris Rodgers, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Maffei, Mr. Conyers, Ms. Bordallo, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mrs. Bustos, Mr. O'Rourke, Mrs. Lummis, Mr. Levin, Mr. Swalwell of California, Mr. Owens, Ms. Edwards, Ms. Hanabusa, Mr. King of New York, Ms. DelBene, Mrs. McCarthy of New York, Ms. Frankel of Florida, Mr. Walz, Ms. Chu, Ms. McCollum, Ms. Meng, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, Mr. Hanna, Ms. Shea-Porter, Mrs. Capito, Mr. McNerney, Mr. Latta, Mrs. Christensen, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Vargas, Mr. Dent, Mr. Nolan, Mr. Hoyer, Mrs. Brooks of Indiana, Mr. Delaney, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Webster of Florida, Ms. Clark of Massachusetts, Ms. Pingree of Maine, Ms. Esty, Ms. Lofgren, and Mr. CartwrightMay 6, 2014Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 27, 2013A BILLTo establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum,
and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum Act.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)CommissionThe term Commission means the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum
established by section 3(a).(2)MuseumThe term Museum means the National Women’s History Museum.3.Establishment of Commission(a)In generalThere is established the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History
Museum.(b)MembershipThe Commission shall be composed of 8 members, of whom—(1)2 members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate;(2)2 members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;(3)2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; and(4)2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives.(c)QualificationsMembers of the Commission shall be appointed to the Commission from among individuals, or
representatives of institutions or entities, who possess—(1)(A)a demonstrated commitment to the research, study, or promotion of women's history, art, political
or economic status, or culture; and(B)(i)expertise in museum administration;(ii)expertise in fundraising for nonprofit or cultural institutions;(iii)experience in the study and teaching of women’s history;(iv)experience in studying the issue of the representation of women in art, life, history, and culture
at the Smithsonian Institution; or(v)extensive experience in public or elected service;(2)experience in the administration of, or the planning for, the establishment of, museums; or(3)experience in the planning, design, or construction of museum facilities.(d)ProhibitionNo employee of the Federal Government may serve as a member of the Commission.(e)Deadline for initial appointmentThe initial members of the Commission shall be appointed not later than the date that is 90 days
after the date of enactment of this Act.(f)VacanciesA vacancy in the Commission––(1)shall not affect the powers of the Commission; and(2)shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.(g)ChairpersonThe Commission shall, by majority vote of all of the members, select 1 member of the Commission to
serve as the Chairperson of the Commission.4.Duties of the Commission(a)Reports(1)Plan of actionThe Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report containing the recommendations
of the Commission with respect to a plan of action for the establishment
and maintenance of a National Women’s History Museum in Washington, DC.(2)Report on issuesThe Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report that addresses the following
issues:(A)The availability and cost of collections to be acquired and housed in the Museum.(B)The impact of the Museum on regional women history-related museums.(C)Potential locations for the Museum in Washington, DC, and its environs.(D)Whether the Museum should be part of the Smithsonian Institution.(E)The governance and organizational structure from which the Museum should operate.(F)Best practices for engaging women in the development and design of the Museum.(G)The cost of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Museum.(3)DeadlineThe reports required under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be submitted not later than the date that
is 18 months after the date of the first meeting of the Commission.(b)Fundraising plan(1)In generalThe Commission shall develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and
maintenance of the Museum through contributions from the public.(2)ConsiderationsIn developing the fundraising plan under paragraph (1), the Commission shall consider—(A)the role of the National Women’s History Museum (a nonprofit, educational organization described in
section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that was
incorporated in 1996 in Washington, DC, and dedicated for the purpose of
establishing a women’s history museum) in raising funds for the
construction of the Museum; and(B)issues relating to funding the operations and maintenance of the Museum in perpetuity.(c)Legislation To carry out plan of actionBased on the recommendations contained in the report submitted under paragraphs (1) and (2) of
subsection (a), the Commission shall submit for consideration to the
Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Administration,
Natural Resources, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and
the Committees on Rules and Administration, Energy and Natural Resources,
and Appropriations of the Senate recommendations for a legislative plan of
action to establish and construct the Museum.(d)National conferenceNot later than 18 months after the date on which the initial members of the Commission are
appointed under section 3, the Commission may, in carrying out the duties
of the Commission under this section, convene a national conference
relating to the Museum, to be comprised of individuals committed to the
advancement of the life, art, history, and culture of women.5.Director and staff of Commission(a)Director and staff(1)In generalThe Commission may employ and compensate an executive director and any other additional personnel
that are necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties of the
Commission.(2)Rates of payRates of pay for persons employed under paragraph (1) shall be consistent with the rates of pay
allowed for employees of a temporary organization under section 3161 of
title 5, United States Code.(b)Not Federal employmentAny individual employed under this Act shall not be considered a Federal employee for the purpose
of any law governing Federal employment.(c)Technical assistance(1)In generalSubject to paragraph (2), on request of the Commission, the head of a Federal agency may provide
technical assistance to the Commission.(2)ProhibitionNo Federal employees may be detailed to the Commission.6.Administrative provisions(a)Compensation(1)In generalA member of the Commission—(A)shall not be considered to be a Federal employee for any purpose by reason of service on the
Commission; and(B)shall serve without pay.(2)Travel expensesA member of the Commission shall be allowed a per diem allowance for travel expenses, at rates
consistent with those authorized under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title
5, United States Code.(b)Gifts, bequests, devisesThe Commission may solicit, accept, use, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or devises of money,
services, or real or personal property for the purpose of aiding or
facilitating the work of the Commission.(c)Federal advisory committee actThe Commission shall not be subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).7.TerminationThe Commission shall terminate on the date that is 30 days after the date on which the final
versions of the reports required under section 4(a) are submitted.8.Funding(a)In generalThe Commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the
expenses of, the Commission.(b)ProhibitionNo Federal funds may be obligated to carry out this Act.May 6, 2014Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment